HEATHER MESSER
Huntsville, AL 35810
*******@*****.*** 256-***-****
EDUCATION
Athens State University, Athens, AL
Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resource Management (Expected Graduation in Fall 2025)
January 2022 – Present
Calhoun Community College, Huntsville, AL
Associate Degree in General Studies
May 2017 – April 2021
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Junior Accounts Payable Analyst
Abaco Systems, Huntsville, AL
August 2022 – Present
- Process and verify invoices for accuracy, entering them into Circulus/SAP efficiently.
- Prepare and execute timely payments to vendors, fostering strong vendor relationships.
- Manage vendor files, ensuring up-to-date documentation (W-9 forms, etc.).
- Reconcile vendor statements, identifying and resolving discrepancies.
- Maintain organized records of invoices and payment confirmations for audit purposes.
- Accurately post cash receipts into Kyriba, ensuring proper account allocation.
- Assist in bank reconciliations, identifying and resolving discrepancies in transactions.
- Apply customer payments to correct accounts and invoices, ensuring accuracy.
- Support month-end closing processes by providing necessary documentation and reports.
- Ensure compliance with company policies and relevant regulations in all transactions.
Bookkeeper
Naika, LLC, Huntsville, AL
November 2021 – May 2022
- Managed incoming and outgoing mail, coordinating daily trips to the post office.
- Ran various tracking and financial reports for six car wash locations.
- Entered payable invoices and credit card purchases for all locations into QuickBooks.
- Created purchase orders and placed orders for parts for all locations.
- Developed quarterly spreadsheet analyses of credit card purchases.
- Handled receiving of shipments via UPS, FedEx, etc.
- Maintained office organization and upkeep.
Junior Accounting Specialist
Teledyne Brown Engineering, Huntsville, AL
February 2018 – January 2022
- Process and verify invoices for accuracy, entering them into Costpoint efficiently.
- Reconcile vendor statements, identifying and resolving discrepancies.
- Maintain organized records of invoices and payment confirmations for audit purposes.
- Collaborated with buyers and vendors to resolve invoicing issues.
- Audited invoices vouchered by colleagues daily.
Administrative Assistant
Sanmina-SCI, Huntsville, AL
April 2017 – February 2018
- Managed distribution of invoices to collectors.
- Handled department mail and FedEx shipments.
- Keyed invoices into various customer portals.
- Maintained DAS Cashapp payments and live check logs.
- Assisted AR department in day-to-day activities.
- Compiled and distributed daily Bank of America reports to collectors.
Master Data Maintenance/AR Clerk
Qualitest Pharmaceuticals, Huntsville, AL
April 2006 – September 2016
- Created and maintained 93,000 customer accounts, including individual ship-to’s.
- Maintained 2,832 vendor accounts.
- Validated and maintained DEA information.
- Uploaded GTN accrual templates at NDC level.
- Processed GTN credit memos for 195 programs.
SKILLS & ABILITIES
- Software: SAP, Circulus, Kyriba, Costpoint, Enterprise, Cognos, Microsoft Office Suite, Mapics, Oracle, Excel, Logpro, Outlook, QuickBooks
- Proficiencies: 10-key data entry, multiline phone systems
- Customer Service: Strong ability to communicate effectively with clients and vendors, resolve inquiries, and foster positive relationships